2. Get a dose of feline-lovin’

Cuddle up to a clowder of over 10 adorable kitties—lovingly-rescued by owners Sue Lynn and Sam at cat café Neko No Niwa. The cosy spot comes with a great view overlooking Singapore River, and serves yummy ice cream cookies.

3. Spend a day in Pulau Ubin

Hop on a bumboat at Changi Point Ferry Terminal and head to the neighbouring island of Pulau Ubin. Explore the island on a rented bike, admire abundant wildlife at Chek Jawa Wetlands, and step back in time to Singapore’s last remaining kampongs (a Malay word for “compound”).

4. Discover the wonders of science

Explore art, science and human innovation, and get your kids enthralled with the world’s natural wonders at the ArtScience Museum™. Up to four children under the age of 12 get free entry on Friday with every adult ticket purchased, and the museum regularly holds family-friendly workshops and activities.

ArtScience Museum™. 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974.

Daily 10am-7pm.

5. Walk on the wild side

Get up close and personal with fascinating nocturnal animals on a guided tram at the world’s first Night Safari. Keep your eyes peeled for free-range animals wandering around the park!

6. Kickstart your career

Suitable for children aged four to 14, KidZania is an educational theme park that lets children experience over 80 different real-life work scenarios, including working in a replica newsroom as a journalist.

7. Seek thrills for the entire family

Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios™ theme park features 24 rides and attractions across seven themed zones, based on blockbuster movies and TV characters. Have breakfast with Elmo from Sesame Street, or join the characters from Shrek on a 4D adventure.

8. Be one with nature

Good news for families with toddlers! Children under the age of three enjoy free admission at the conservatories. After which, the little ones get to run free and play at Gardens by the Bay’s Children’s Garden.